Frequently Asked Questions About Insects - Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University

Frequently Asked Questions

Topic:	Beneficial insects, thistle
Question:	Could you tell me where one can commercially purchase the beneficial insect Rhinocyllus conicus in quantity for release on my ranch for control of thistle?
Answer:	A list of beneficial organism suppliers can be found at the first link below. Also, check out our Biological Control of Weeds Web page (second link below).
Related Link:	http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/ipminov/bensuppl.htm
Related Link:	http://bc4weeds.tamu.edu/
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Response by:	John A. Jackman
Title:	Professor and Extension Specialist
** Most of the Related Links above also contain images.